Filed under: Trucks/Pickups, Plants/Manufacturing, HUMMER
CONFIRMED: HUMMER H3T coming Q3 2008
by Alex Nunez on Oct 30th 2007 at 1:30PM 
Click image for a hi-res gallery of the 2003 H3T Concept
GM confirmed today that the HUMMER H3T pickup truck will arrive at dealer lots sometime during Q3 of 2008. To prepare for the newest expansion of HUMMER's model lineup, the General is investing $73 million in the Shreveport, LA assembly facility where the H3T will be built. In the press release included after the jump, GM was mum on specifics related to the H3T, saying only that it will be positioned between its current mid- and full-size truck offerings. The photo above depicts the 2003 H3T Concept, but based on the spy shots that have surfaced over the last year, look for the the production vehicle to adopt a crew cab 4-door configuration. We expect to see both the standard-issue I5 and the H3 Alpha's 5.3L V8 available underhood.
[Source: GM]
Gallery: 2003 HUMMER H3T Concept
PRESS RELEASE:
GM Investing $73 Million in Shreveport, La. Truck Plant for Production of HUMMER HT3
SHREVEPORT, La. – General Motors today confirmed that it will invest approximately $73 million into its Shreveport, La. truck assembly plant to prepare the plant for production of the all-new HUMMER H3T.
"GM's $73-million investment in Shreveport is further proof that the community remains an important part of GM's manufacturing plan," said Troy Clarke, GM Group Vice President and GM North America President. "The H3T is unique for HUMMER because it is the brand's first true pickup. Like every HUMMER model, the H3T delivers capabilities unparalleled in the marketplace and will carve out a new niche in the truck market. I'm happy to say that the men and women of Shreveport will be a big part of this new growth."
Cal Rapson, UAW vice president and director of the GM Department, also voiced strong support for the project.
"This investment is a testament to the members of UAW Local 2166 for their hard work and commitment to build high quality products," Rapson said. "UAW members at the Shreveport plant are an important part of the team that is bringing this exciting new GM vehicle to the market."
Larger than a midsize truck, smaller than a full-size, the H3T delivers attitude, versatility and capability. And more important, with a fully functional truck bed and one of the industry's broadest range of personalization accessories, the H3T provides a new level of lifestyle functionality to the HUMMER portfolio and will draw new customers into the brand. The H3T is scheduled to arrive in dealerships by third quarter 2008.
"I am delighted that GM has once again chosen to increase investments in Louisiana by expanding operations in Shreveport," Governor Blanco said. "Louisiana looks to partner with companies interested in doing business in our state who will not only positively impact the region's economy with their activity, but will also provide quality jobs with good benefits to our workers. Thank you for helping us move Louisiana forward."
In the last several years, GM has invested approximately $1.5 billion in the Shreveport facility. This investment along with the plant's annual payroll of $160 million and annual taxes of $4.5 million, demonstrates that GM will continue to be an economic force in the local community and state of Louisiana for years to come.
Shreveport Assembly has built trucks since 1981, beginning with the Chevy S-10. The plant presently produces the HUMMER H3 and Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon mid-size pickup trucks. Shreveport Assembly employs approximately 2,100 employees.
General Motors Corp. (NYSE: GM), the world's largest automaker, has been the annual global industry sales leader for 76 years. Founded in 1908, GM today employs about 280,000 people around the world. With global headquarters in Detroit, GM manufactures its cars and trucks in 33 countries. In 2006, nearly 9.1 million GM cars and trucks were sold globally under the following brands: Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, GM Daewoo, Holden, HUMMER, Opel, Pontiac, Saab, Saturn and Vauxhall. GM's OnStar subsidiary is the industry leader in vehicle safety, security and information services. More information on GM can be found at www.gm.com.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
SherbornSean 1:36PM (10/30/2007)
Looks like it will cost $35-40K. I gotta believe Viagra would be a much cheaper solution for most buyers.
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Jay 3:50PM (10/30/2007)
so assuming thats a hummer stereotype reference I have a few things to say, first thats the wrong stereotype unless you believe viagra somehow makes you larger. Second, I'd have to ask how many Hummer owner's you've given stoplight handjobs to in order to access information about their genitals...
ckm 1:38PM (10/30/2007)
Too bad it's going to be a crew cab, that two door version is very cool looking.
Chris.
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AlexP 1:40PM (10/30/2007)
Stop bashing the H3. It's like GM's Jeep, minus the anonymity of the Jeep lineup, and the revised one gets great fuel economy for what it is.
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SherbornSean 1:46PM (10/30/2007)
Hummer is like Jeep, except that it is more expensive, isn't original, is too big for real rock-hopping, and signifies everything that is wrong with GM.
Otherwise, peas in a pod.
RIFRAF 8:59PM (10/30/2007)
It gets good gas mileage? You're kidding right??
TBlueMax 1:44PM (10/30/2007)
Wishful thinking but it would be great if HUMMER produced a 2-door version with a diesel.
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mk 1:45PM (10/30/2007)
I don't need a truck, but if I did, I would probably want something smaller than a full-size, with more power than a toy-like compact.
But bigger than a Canyon, smaller than a Silverado, with V8 power... I could see that being somewhat popular, as an alternative to the ugly Dakota, and the fact that the ford offering closest is the V8 Sport Trac Explorer which is more SUV than modest-size work truck, and the Ranger is woefully ignored by Ford, and currently a small dinosaur.
A diesel engine would be even better. This would be a bit bigger, but somewhat similar of an idiom to the Jeep JT... smallish, lighter than full size, easier to handle and park, but still very capable for it's weight class.
Full size trucks are getting so big anymore that one almost needs a CDL to drive one effectively, let alone park one at the local hardware store.
Again, maybe something that I can be interested in in 5-8 years when they are prime used-vehicle fodder, and I might be again in the mood for a utilitarian vehicle, besides my fun daily driver.
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zakudomgoog 2:18PM (10/30/2007)
i will expect to see this join its siblings on the prestigious jd powers list at the very bottom of the list. joiiiy
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Gardiner Westbound 2:32PM (10/30/2007)
Are all the unsold pickups sitting in dealers' compounds so lonely GM has to bring out another.
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Jay 3:51PM (10/30/2007)
and yet they still ousell the next closest vehicle by a canyon sized margin...go figure eh.
Gardiner Westbound 2:33PM (10/30/2007)
Are all the unsold pickups sitting in dealers' compounds so lonely GM has to bring out another.
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TriShield 3:30PM (10/30/2007)
If they produce it with two-doors and looking as good as the concept they will sell very well.
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Jay 4:50PM (10/30/2007)
Damnit bring the Turbo I5 with it!!!
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MikeW 5:01PM (10/30/2007)
A 350hp I5 would be unique, hopefully by Q3 '08 GM will finally have a 6 speed automatic in it.
Eek 4:56PM (10/30/2007)
While I think the concept is cool looking, another 4-door pick-up with a short bed is (to me at least) dumb. If you want a four door truck with a short bed why not just buy an SUV? That way at least your stuff will stay dry.
Also, isn't the H3 built on the Colorado platform? Do they need another mid-size pickup on that chassis when they've got the Colorado, Canyon, and the i-290/370?
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dan 5:10PM (10/30/2007)
A bed you can fill up with firewood or muddy tents or dead deer and just hose out when you're through really isn't comparable to the carpeted trunk of a SUV. 4 feet won't carry plywood or ATVs, but it's big enough for some people.
Of course 90% of those will be bought by white collar urban types who might carry a bigscreen TV once.
Eek 5:32PM (10/30/2007)
I don't know, back before I had a drivers license we put plenty of firewood and muddy tents in my Father's '92 Trooper. The deer, on the other hand, is a good point. I just find it difficult to find uses for a 4-foot bed when I have such limited uses for my six foot bed. Even if I didn't have the tool box in the bed I wouldn't be able to fit a couch, or a rowboat/kayak or anything of any particular length in there.
Aaron B Brown 5:47PM (10/30/2007)
I'm not much of a Hummer enthusiast, but I would drive this pickup. And I'm sure my dad would like to have this truck on the farm is a working vehicle.
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fireblade 6:01PM (10/30/2007)
FUGLY! With gm quality-no thanks.